Toothbrush Trivia with Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk

Did you know that people have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years? In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning.

The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – was invented in 1498 in China. Brushes were made out of bone or bamboo with bristles made from the hairs on the back of a hog’s neck.

It wasn’t until 1938 that the first nylon bristle toothbrush was introduced and people quickly became aware of practicing good oral hygiene.

Here are some other interesting facts about toothbrushes and toothpaste from Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk DDS PA:

• Most people are said to use blue toothbrushes over any other color
• The first toothpaste was used in 500 BC in China and India
• On average, children smile about 400 times per day
• Your toothbrush should be replaced every two months
• The first known toothpaste was used in 1780, Crest was introduced in the US in 1955 and Colgate in 1873

Has it been at least 6 months since your last appointment with Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, or Dr. Ira Lelchuk? If so, it's time to schedule your next check-up. Give our office a call today to make an appointment.

At Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk, what puts you at ease?

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How to Freshen Bad Breath

Drs. Ira Lelchuk, Allen Ressler, and Andrew Hirschl your Miami Beach and North Miami Beach dentists, recognize that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented.

We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth sharing with our patients. The video explains what might cause bad breath and some ways that it can be avoided. In most instances, bad breath can be prevented by practicing common oral hygiene techniques that you have probably heard us emphasize during a visit to Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk, such as brushing and flossing daily. We encourage you to watch this video for additional tips on how to keep bad breath at bay. Enjoy!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

For the past 61 Februaries, the American Dental Association, or ADA, has sponsored National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. National Children's Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in 1941 in a Cleveland clinic. In 1981, however, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Each February, Drs. Allen Ressler, Andrew Hirschl, Ira Lelchuk and thousands of dental professionals focus on the preventive oral care of America's children. The Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk team want you to remember developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Has your child visited Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk the past six months? If not, it’s time to give us a call and schedule an appointment!